Join us for a celebratory event where will will be recognizing the outstanding achievements of the Career Ready students. We will also have a panel discussion about transitioning into the workforce, networking opportunities as well as some cash prizes.
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5/13/2021
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When:
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Thursday, May 13
5:00 - 6:30pm ET (2:00 - 3:30pm PT)
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Where:
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FREE Virtual Event
Canada
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Contact:
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Tim Sidock
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Online registration is closed.
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Are you looking to transition into a career in tech after graduation? Join us on May 13th for an interactive session with tech insiders where you can hear from our panellists and ask them anything you like in the Q&A session. You'll learn what companies like Thinkific and Wave look for when hiring for their company, what it takes to find a job with a startup and also some of the available funding grants for employers looking to hire great people like you.
Our Panellists: 
Dalena NguyenBlending a focus on people and storytelling, Dalena helps organizations peel back the curtain and give prospective candidates an inside look at what makes a company tick. Currently, she's the Talent Branding Specialist at Thinkific, where she has the joy of showcasing an award-winning culture, advocating for diverse programs to help Thinkific reach more amazing people, and grow the team as a recruitment partner. She lives in Vancouver with a 16 oz cup of coffee (full) at all times.
Camila Louzada Camila is a Chartered Professional in HR and she has focused most of her career in recruitment and career coaching. She's been hiring talent for Canadian tech companies for over 10 years and running her own consulting business for 7, always either helping companies to hire great people or helping job seekers to land their dream jobs. Currently, she's the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for a Canadian fintech called Wave, who's been named one of Canada's best workplaces for many years in a row.
Cloe Ye Cloe Ye is the People & Culture Lead at Co.Labs. She joined Co.Labs as the third employee and has helped grow the tech ecosystem in Saskatchewan. Her passion is helping empower people to increase engagement and boost performance.
She also leads the Ladies in Tech initiative which hosts bi-annual events to recognize women working in tech in Saskatchewan.
Brianna Blaney Over the past 9 years, Brianna has helped companies across Canada and the USA achieve their growth goals through people strategies. She has a proven entrepreneurial track record, launching her HR and recruitment services company in 2016 and successfully scaling it across Canada. Now Brianna is building Pocketed to help Canadian businesses easily access over $2.9B annually in grant funding with an intelligent matching platform and grant marketplace. Together with her team at Pocketed, Brianna is on a mission to power economic growth by democratizing access to non-dilutive funding. In 2018, Brianna was awarded the prestigious 30 Under 30 Award in recognition of her innovative approach. More recently, Pocketed has been named a 2021 ‘Emerging Rocket (ICT)', featured in The Globe & Mail, interviewed by CBC Radio, and recognized as a Fast Growing BC Business by The Peak. Hosted by Moderator, Ryan St Germaine
Ryan St Germaine Ryan is a tech entrepreneur who co-founded and led BCjobs.ca and Jobcast. He has partnered with many of the world's largest tech companies to help them attract top talent and is passionate about helping people develop their careers.
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